Add 54/7 and 10/24, Solve 7 5/7 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 54/7 and 10/24

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 10/24

54/7 + 10/24 is 683/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
54/7 = 54 × 24/7 × 24 = 1296/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
Add the two like fractions:
1296/168 + 70/168 = 1296 + 70/168 = 1366/168
1366/168 simplified gives 683/84
So, 54/7 + 10/24 = 683/84
In mixed form: 811/84

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